February 24, 2023 Los Angeles DA violates own policy in Catholic bishop murder case: 'Doesn't know the basic ethical rules' While announcing murder charges against a man accused of killing a Roman Catholic bishop, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon told reporters Wednesday the suspect “admitted” to the crime — but his own policy manual prohibits discussions of confessions in public.
February 24, 2023 Suspect confesses to murder of LA bishop, prosecutor says The suspect in the killing of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell has confessed to the homicide, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said Wednesday.
February 24, 2023 Federal agency proposes California spotted owl protection A federal wildlife agency has introduced a protection proposal for the California spotted owl. This comes after a lawsuit to assess the decision not to protect the brown and white birds.
February 24, 2023 West hit by winter storm as California sees rare blizzard warning A rare blizzard warning has been issued in southern California on Friday, and the slow-moving winter weather system is forecast to shift eastward over the weekend.
February 24, 2023 LA DA Gascon suspends prosecutor for misgendering and 'deadnaming' trans child molester accused of murder Los Angeles DA George Gascon has punished a prosecutor for allegedly "deadnaming" a convicted child molester accused of identifying as trans to game the system.
February 24, 2023 Ex-Oakland police chief files appeal to what he claims was his wrongful termination LeRonne Armstrong, the former police chief of Oakland, California, filed an appeal to his alleged wrongful termination. The officer was accused of covering up an officer's misconduct.
February 23, 2023 California business burglarized days before its grand opening — just two blocks from City Hall The Suit Lounge, a new business in Oakland, was burglarized by two thieves who stole 75% of its merchandise before it even opened, according to owner Kevin Greene.
February 23, 2023 California bakery reopens after owner was killed in violent Oakland robbery California bakery Angel Cakes opened its door to customers on Wednesday, weeks after its owner Jen Angel was killed during a robbery in downtown Oakland amid the city's crime crisis.
February 23, 2023 California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales California lawmakers will soon ban all tobacco sales for anyone who was born after Jan. 1, 2007. If signed into law it could face strong opposition from the tobacco industry.
February 23, 2023 California AG's wife recuses herself amid outcry over appointment to oversee husband's budget California AG Rob Bonta's wife recused herself from matters related to the state DOJ after she was appointed to lead a committee overseeing the budget of her husband's agency.
